September 2024 – Page 47

IC 814 web series row: ‘Updated opening disclaimer with real, code names of hijackers’, Netflix says

IC 814 Kandahar Hijack, directed by Anubhav Sinha, features Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Vijay Varma, and Diya Mirza in leading roles.

IC 814 web series row: Netflix’s statement came after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting summoned the content head of OTT platform and sought an explanation for the contentious aspect of the web series.

LS Digital expands into US market to launch “.fear-LS”

There is a worldwide surge in companies embracing digital business transformation to eliminate friction and fuel growth.

This joint venture aims to leverage the strengths of both the companies to solve the industry pain point of digital friction; an operational disconnect within the customer journey.

Jaimit Doshi takes dual leadership role at Lenskart and Hustlr

At Lenskart, Jaimit Doshi's role will involve spearheading global marketing efforts and leading Hustlr to new heights.

In a significant career move, Jaimit Doshi joins eyewear giant Lenskart as the Global Head of Marketing and CEO of Hustlr, aiming to tackle new challenges and drive transformative growth.

FCB India appoints Punit Singh as chief strategy officer

His portfolio boasts work on some of the world's most iconic and powerful brands, including Google, Maruti Suzuki, Honda, Volkswagen, Visa, Pepsi, P&G, and Pernod Ricard. His last role was as Head of Planning—Strategy, Brand, Digital, and Communications (North) with Dentsu Creative.

A seasoned leader in brand planning, Punit brings nearly two decades of rich experience across the fast-paced landscapes of startups, global giants, media powerhouses, and creative agencies.

Global TV shipments grew 3% YoY in Q2 CY24 to reach 56 million units

Global TV shipments halt shipment declines after four quarters of decline, says Counterpoint Research.

Premium TV shipments surged 45% YoY on continued growth in Mini LED LCD TVs, says Counterpoint Research. Samsung maintained its market lead, followed by TCL, Hisense and LG.

Bengaluru intern quits after securing funding for his own AI startup

The incident was shared by Karthik Sridharan, CEO of Flexiple, on the social media platform X. (Image source: X)

An unexpected career twist for a Bengaluru intern goes viral as he informs his CEO he’s leaving – the reason: his own startup’s success.

Influencers likely to take a pie from State governments’ traditional media budget

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology urged social media platforms to take proactive measures against hoax bomb threats and emphasized the need for clearer takedown actions.

Experts believe that the state governments will reduce its Print budget and allocate it to influencer marketing.

MIB summons Netflix content head over IC-814 series row

As per the report, with 70 million monthly active users worldwide, Netflix continues to make strides across all ad-supported markets, with over half of new sign-ups choosing the ads plan.

The series has triggered a sharp reaction on social media, with users accusing the series makers of concealing the real identities of the hijackers. Netflix India content head will have to appear in person on September 3.